Long Beach, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Long Beach Police Department serves the city of Long Beach, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 28,155 violent crimes and 50,021 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 144.0 per 100k residents, which is 35.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 287.1 per 100k, 75.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 104 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DHomicide
Grade DRape
Grade BRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 144.0 | D | 28155 | 106.2 | +35.6% |
Property Crime | 287.1 | F | 50021 | 163.6 | +75.5% |
Homicide | 0.7 | D | 132 | 0.5 | +27.6% |
Rape | 2.9 | B | 872 | 3.5 | -17.1% |
Robbery | 17.3 | F | 3206 | 5.8 | +197.9% |
Aggravated Assault | 37.4 | F | 5797 | 22.3 | +67.8% |
Burglary | 67.3 | F | 9220 | 24.0 | +180.0% |
Larceny | 133.4 | C | 28014 | 116.4 | +14.7% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 83.0 | F | 12056 | 22.2 | +274.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 104 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Arab | 1 |
Anti-Asian | 3 |
Anti-White | 9 |
Anti-Jewish | 5 |
Anti-Bisexual | 2 |
Anti-Gay (Male) | 18 |
Anti-Transgender | 6 |
Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
Anti-Jehovah's Witness | 1 |
Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 4 |
Anti-Black or African American | 31 |
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 5 |
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 6 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Burbank | 0 miles | B 86.0 | F 275.5 | Violent: 40.3% lower Property: 4.0% lower |
Compton | 0 miles | C 120.7 | F 322.2 | Violent: 16.2% lower Property: 12.2% higher |
Downey | 0 miles | A 64.8 | D 210.3 | Violent: 55.0% lower Property: 26.8% lower |
El Monte | 0 miles | C 106.3 | C 179.8 | Violent: 26.2% lower Property: 37.4% lower |
Gardena | 0 miles | C 107.2 | F 325.0 | Violent: 25.6% lower Property: 13.2% higher |